Director of Financial Reporting

Keen Search & Staffing, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Keen Search & Staffing, LLC is partnering with a leading organization to identify an experienced accounting and financial reporting leader for a senior-level opportunity. This role will lead the organization’s financial reporting, SEC compliance, accounting policies, consolidations, financial analysis, credit, and lease accounting functions.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, IFRS, SOX compliance, financial consolidations, and executive-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA certification is required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• At least 7 years of significant SEC reporting experience.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong experience communicating with senior executives and organizational leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, and IFRS.
• Experience working with both domestic and international accounting operations.
• Public accounting and/or energy, industrial, or oilfield services experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee three primary functions: SEC & External Reporting, Consolidations & Financial Analysis, and Credit & Lease Accounting.
• Direct the preparation and coordination of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Section 16 filings, proxy statements, and other required reports.
• Partner with executive leadership, legal counsel, the Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and external auditors on financial reporting matters.
• Support quarterly earnings releases, financial presentations, and Board reporting.
• Oversee financial statements prepared under IFRS for applicable domestic and international entities.
• Monitor and implement changes to U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and IFRS requirements.
• Oversee government reporting, surveys, and other regulatory filings.
• Manage monthly consolidation of global financial results and communicate financial performance to executive leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate monthly forecasting activities.
• Analyze operating results and provide financial guidance to business units and leadership.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and intercompany accounting processes.
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain SOX controls and compliance procedures related to financial reporting.
• Support due diligence and accounting integration activities for acquisitions and newly acquired companies.
• Lead special projects and manage external consultants or contractors as needed.
• Oversee customer and vendor credit analysis and account setup processes.
• Monitor and report overdue accounts and provide recommendations to management.
• Coordinate global lease accounting activities and ensure accurate reporting across locations.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

SEC reporting

IFRS

SOX compliance

Financial consolidations

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Keen Search & Staffing is partnering with a leading organization to identify an experienced accounting and financial reporting leader for a senior-level opportunity.

Position Summary

This role will lead the organization’s financial reporting, SEC compliance, accounting policies, consolidations, financial analysis, credit, and lease accounting functions. The position will work closely with executive leadership, the Audit Committee, Board of Directors, external auditors, tax teams, and operational leaders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, IFRS, SOX compliance, financial consolidations, and executive-level communication, along with a strong track record of leading accounting teams and complex financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee three primary functions: SEC & External Reporting, Consolidations & Financial Analysis, and Credit & Lease Accounting.
• Direct the preparation and coordination of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Section 16 filings, proxy statements, and other required reports.
• Partner with executive leadership, legal counsel, the Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and external auditors on financial reporting matters.
• Support quarterly earnings releases, financial presentations, and Board reporting.
• Oversee financial statements prepared under IFRS for applicable domestic and international entities.
• Monitor and implement changes to U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and IFRS requirements.
• Oversee government reporting, surveys, and other regulatory filings.
• Manage monthly consolidation of global financial results and communicate financial performance to executive leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate monthly forecasting activities.
• Analyze operating results and provide financial guidance to business units and leadership.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and intercompany accounting processes.
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain SOX controls and compliance procedures related to financial reporting.
• Support due diligence and accounting integration activities for acquisitions and newly acquired companies.
• Lead special projects and manage external consultants or contractors as needed.
• Oversee customer and vendor credit analysis and account setup processes.
• Monitor and report overdue accounts and provide recommendations to management.
• Coordinate global lease accounting activities and ensure accurate reporting across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• CPA certification required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• At least 7 years of significant SEC reporting experience.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong experience communicating with senior executives and organizational leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, and IFRS.
• Experience working with both domestic and international accounting operations.
• Public accounting and/or energy, industrial, or oilfield services experience is a plus.

Leadership & Core Competencies

• Team leadership and employee development
• Performance management, coaching, and mentoring
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen
• Financial planning, budgeting, and resource management
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Problem solving and sound decision-making
• Stakeholder and executive relationship management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Adaptability and responsiveness
• Strong accountability and results-oriented leadership